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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Guermantes Way, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Guermantes Way, Part I," at the Villeparisis' party, what impresses the narrator most about Mme. de Villeparisis?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her wealth.
(c) Her knowledge.
(d) Her singing voice.

2. In Balbec, what do some of the ladies at the hotel doubt about the Marquis and the Princess?
(a) Their ages.
(b) Their authenticity.
(c) Their kindness.
(d) Their marriagability.

3. Why can't Saint-Loup introduce the narrator to Mme. Guermantes in Paris in "Guermantes Way, Part I"?
(a) She shuts the door on them.
(b) She is out of town.
(c) He says she is no longer nice.
(d) He says she is too busy.

4. How do the narrator and his grandmother travel to Balbec in "Place-Names: The Place, Part I"?
(a) By boat.
(b) By foot.
(c) By private car.
(d) By train.

5. In Balbec, why does the manager of the hotel frighten the narrator?
(a) He is muscular.
(b) He is charming.
(c) He is too silent.
(d) He is snobby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alix think of Mme. de Villeparisis's picture of the Duchesse?

2. What does Uncle Adolphe suggest Swann do to get Odette to love him more?

3. What is the narrator's favorite thing about Balbec?

4. What happens when people dine with Mme. de Villeparis in "Place-Names: The Place, Part I"?

5. What does the narrator's grandmother say she believes one should never do on vacation?

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